34 adults and 28 children came to stay with NWAWS during May thanks to your help. So far in 2018, you have supported 201 people seeking a new life through our safe home.

Champions Rescheduled to August 4th

Champions On W(heels) is a fun event for the whole family that supports other families who are in crisis. Champions will feature a walk/run in heels, family bike ride around Lake Atalanta, bike decorating, Champions Obstacle Course contest, games and more!

The NWA Women’s Shelter Thrift Store is having an Independence Day furniture sale from June 28th-July 3rd. Most furniture will be heavily discounted, up to 50% off. Wondering what to do with the money you save? Check out the Independence Day selection for your last minute decorations.

NWA Women's Shelter held it's 2018 Quarter 2 Head & Heart Lunch Series on June 7th. This session, held at Crossmark Center for Collaboration, featured Alex Cornett, Executive in Residence/SVP of Market Development, Milestone Leadership, who discussed "The Power of Trust" (the head). Tammy Thurow, Executive Director of NWA Challenge for Hope, a third-party fundraiser, also shared about their partnership with NWA Women’s Shelter (the heart).

Each quarter spotlights a new speaker and topic. See below for photos from the event and click here to visit our website for more information and to stay updated on future events.

Farewell: Harvey Millar Retires from Board of Directors

After four years serving on the NWA Women’s Shelter Board of Directors, Harvey Millar of Mars, Inc. is stepping down from his role as Director in order to pursue a new opportunity within Mars that will take him and his family out of Northwest Arkansas. We are so grateful for the time, investment, and most of all friendship Harvey has provided during his time in Northwest Arkansas and wish him the best on his future endeavors.

Harvey was recently honored by NWA Women's Shelter leadership and fellow board members at a going away party to celebrate his accomplishments.

Ask—Do not be afraid to ask, “Are you thinking about suicide?” You’re willingness to ask the question and listen to the answer show you are open to being supportive without being judgmental.

Keep Them Safe—if the person you care about is thinking about suicide, finding out if they have a plan and how prepared they are to complete that plan can help gauge how serious the situation is and what steps you need to take to keep them safe, like calling the authorities or taking them to the emergency room.

Be There—Connectedness in both the long- and short-term can be a protective factor against suicide. Being supportive in any capacity and communicating how much support you are able to offer can help.

Help Them Connect—Help develop a support-network that can provide additional and/or professional support. You might suggest a mental health professional, calling the Lifeline (800-273-8255), or creating a safety plan.

Follow up—Something as simple as a phone call or text message can increase connectedness and remind the person you are helping that you care.

You can #BeThe1To save a life. If you need support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for more help: 1-800-273-8255